Result: Police 2-1 Wakiso Giants

Police FC extended Wakiso Giants FC’s poor run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in a league match played on Wednesday at Kavumba Recreation Ground.

The Cops delivered an impressive performance to secure their third win of the campaign and their first in over a month.

Simon Peter Mugerwa’s side had last tasted victory on October 30th against Mbale Heroes FC.

William Kizito Luwagga, making his debut, inspired Police FC’s attack.

The breakthrough came in the 15th minute when Isaac ‘Falcao’ Ogwang capitalized on a precise pass from Emmanuel Mugume to fire home at the near post.

Wakiso Giants managed to equalize at the half-hour mark through defender Abdul Ssemakula.

However, the hosts quickly restored their lead four minutes later. Brian James Obedi found the back of the net to put Police FC back in front.

Despite Wakiso Giants’ efforts in the second half, the Purple Sharks failed to break through, and Police FC held on to claim maximum points.

The victory lifts Police FC to fourth place with 16 points, while Wakiso Giants, now winless in eight matches, drop to 13th place with just 9 points.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• BUL 0-2 UPDF
• Police 2-1 Wakiso Giants

UPDF secured their first victory away from home in the ongoing campaign.

UPDF secured a 2-0 victory against BUL in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday.

Christopher Kawagu and Brian Kalumba scored the two goals to bag maximum for the visitors.

Kawagu broke the deadlock in the 27th minute with a brilliant effort into the back of the net from a tight angle.

Joel Mutakubwa made two spectacular saves to keep the hosts in the reach of the game that was in UPDF’s hands.

As the first stanza came to an end, Aggrey Kiirya made a great interception to deny Regan Kalyowa whose strike was destined for the back of the net.

Kalumba doubled UPDF’s lead in the 86th minute after being set up emphaticallyBashir Kabuye.

The victory takes UPDF to the sixth position with 16 points while BUL drop to ninth position with 14 points in 11 games.

How they lined up

BUL FC XI: Joel Mutakubwa(GK), Fredrick Ngalo, Nicholas Mwere, Najib Fesali, Benon Tahomera, George Kasonko, Martin Aprem, Ibrahim Mugulusi, Yafeesi Mubiru, Jerome Kirya, Reagan Kalyowa.

UPDF FC XI: Wasswa Yusuf(GK), Kawagu Christopher, Swaibu Kalule, Aggrey Kiirya, Bernard Muwanga, Ronald Kayondo, Mugisa Frank, Bashir Kabuye, Ocen Emmanuel, Samuel Ssekamatte, Faridi Rashid

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Police vs Wakiso Giants

Police take on Wakiso Giants in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Grounds on Wednesday.

The Cops will be looking to end a winless run of three consecutive draws when they host Wakiso Giants at Kavumba in their 11th league fixture.

In their last match, Police squandered the lead twice, settling for a 2-2 draw against UPDF.

This followed two goalless stalemates against Lugazi and NEC, stretching their search for a win since their last victory at the end of October — a 2-1 triumph over Mbale Heroes, which remains their only home win of the season.

The recent draw marked their seventh stalemate of the campaign, including three consecutive draws in their opening fixtures.

So far, Police FC have only managed two wins this season, accumulating 13 points and sitting ninth on the log, just three points shy of the top four.

Despite their struggles, the Cops remain unbeaten at home and have only lost once overall this season — a 2-1 away defeat to Vipers.

Police head coach Simon Peter Mugerwa is banking on their strong home record to boost their chances in this encounter.

“Now that we are at home, we want to correct the mistakes we made last time. We defended poorly in the last game, so we need to improve. This time, we want to perform well in all departments to secure the three points,” Mugerwa stated.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• BUL vs UPDF
• Police vs Wakiso Giants

BUL take on UPDF in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium in Najjembe on Wednesday evening.

The oil manufacturers seek to arrest the poor run by bouncing back into winning ways after three straight draws.

BUL has been held by Maroons, Express and Mbale Heroes in games where they had all the chances to bag maximum points.

BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko is confident that they will put in all it takes to secure maximum points on the day.

“We are going to put in what it takes to win our second home game of the season,” the gaffer strongly noted.

“We create chances in all our games but fail to convert them, but we have worked on that, and we are going out for revenge tomorrow,” he added.

“We are hosting UPDF tomorrow after our barren draw against Maroons last time out. UPDF is one of the teams that dented our title hopes last season,” he concluded.

On the other side of the paper, UPDF will be all out to secure the first away win of the ongoing campaign.

They have suffered three defeats and made two draws in the five games they have played away from home.

Last season, UPDF managed to pick up six points (2-0 and 0-1) from the two games played against the Jinja-based side.

FUFA Big League | Results

• Paidha Black Angels 1-0 Kataka
• Buhimba 2-0 Arua Hill
• Kiyinda Boys 1-0 Kaaro Karungi
• MYDA 1-0 Busoga United
• Ntungasaze 0-1 Gaddafi
• Onduparaka 3-0 Blacks Power

Paidha Black Angels secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kataka FC at the Bar Okoro Stadium in a dramatic FUFA Big League clash.

Opar Jacob’s decisive header in the 94th minute ensured the hosts returned to winning ways after a 2-1 loss to Arua Hill had ended their unbeaten run.

The victory marked Paidha’s third win of the season, propelling them to 6th place on the table with 13 points from eight matches.

Goalkeeper Tonny Kyamera was instrumental in the win, earning his fourth clean sheet of the campaign.

Notably, three of those cleansheets have come at their fortress, Bar Okoro Stadium.

For Kataka FC, the defeat extended their struggles this season. Following a 2-1 loss to Calvary FC at Midigo Ground, this marked their second consecutive loss and fifth overall in nine games. With just two wins and a draw, Kataka languishes in 10th place with 10 points.

Both teams now shift focus to their upcoming fixtures on Sunday, December 8.

Paidha Black Angels will visit Blacks Power at the Akibua Memorial Stadium, while Kataka will host Onduparaka FC at the Mbale Stadium as they seek to bounce back.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• Lugazi 1-1 KCCA

KCCA shared spoils with Lugazi in a one-all draw in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Lugazi Stadium on Saturday.

The game started on a slow note as both sides preferred to build from the back as they grew in tempo and rhythm.

However, the first half ended goalless as none of the two sides found the back of the net.

Sadat Anaku broke the deadlock with a spectacular strike as KCCA took the lead two minutes into the second stanza.

The talisman found the back of the net with a powerful effort after being set up by Usama Arafat.

Derrick Mwanje was quick to pounce onto a loose ball in the area thus levelling matters with 12 minutes to end the game.

The Kasasiro Boys failed to clear the corner kick and were instantly punished by Mwanje.

The point leaves KCCA third on the log with 19 points while Lugazi is 12th with 11 points after playing 10 games in the ongoing campaign.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Maroons 0-0 BUL
• NEC 2-1 SC Villa

NEC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium on Friday.

In an end-to-end encounter, NEC secured maximum points to go back on top of the log.

SC Villa started strong creating several chances on the day but failed to find the back of the net in the first stanza of the game.

Jonah Patrick Kakande and Charles Lwanga came close but were not sharp enough in front of the goal.

Paul Mucureezi broke the deadlock in the 57th minute with a low drive that went through Jean Braddy Wokorach’s palms.

Hakim Kiwanuka levelled matters in the 72nd minute with an exciting finish to bring back the game to life.

It was a well-built goal that was kick-started by Anorld Odong before Charles Lwanga set up the eventual goal scorer.

With four minutes to end the game, Cromwell Rwothomio silenced the visitors with an acrobatic effort that guided the ball into the back of the net.

The victory takes NEC on top of the log with 22 points while SC Villa remained fifth with 14 points after playing 10 games.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Express 3-1 Mbarara City

Express registered a 3-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

The result meant Kaddu who took over the reigns following the departure of Baker Mbowa remains unbeaten.

In that period, the team has played four games, winning two and drawing as many.

Express were brilliant from the start and showed character to overcome the Ankole Lions.

Abdulahi Rashid Kawawa bagged a brace while Sam Ssenyonjo added the other goal for Express FC while defender Joseph Kafumbe got the consolation for Mbarara City FC.

Kawawa opened the scores in the 21st minite, heading from close range when Richard Bassangwa set him up.

The visitors levelled matters in the 37th minute with Kafumbe drilling home when Express failed to clear the lines.

The home side however we quick to regain their lead with Kawawa restoring parity three minutes later.

A poor clearance by Mbarara City goalkeeper Abdul Kimera gifted the ball to Kawawa who was at the centre line. He took it with power from distance into the net.

In the second stanza, another defensive mistake by Mbarara City was punished by Ssenyonjo who put the icing on the cake with Express’ third goal of the day.

The result takes Express FC to fourth place on 16 points while Mbarara City FC stay put in 10th place with 12 points.

Uganda Premier League | League

• Mbale Heroes 1-0 Bright Stars

Mbale Heroes secured a hard fought victory against Bright Stars in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Cosia Waiswa scored the only and all-important goal to give Mbale Heroes maximum points on the day.

Mbale Heroes finally got the first win under Asaph Mwebaze’s reign.

Mbale Heroes returned to the Mbale based side on Wednesday, October 16 for the second reign.

The gaffer has been in charge of five league games where the team has lost thrice and drawn twice.

The game started on the low as both sides fired blanks in the first stanza.

Ten minutes into the second stanza, Waiswa broke the deadlock with a brilliant strike as the home crowd went on their feet in jubilation.

This was Mbale Heroes’ second win in the 2024/25 campaign after the narrow 1-0 victory against SC Villa.

The victory takes Mbale Heroes in the 14th position with eight points while Bright Stars lie bottom of the log with six points.

Uganda Cranes defender Elio Capradossi has joined Serie B outfit, AC Cittadella.

The highly rated defender joins the Italian club on a short-term deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the season.

Capradossi joins the Serie B side after running down his contract with AC Lecco.

Capradossi missed the final games of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers’ campaign due to a lack of playing time at the club level.

So the development is positive since the calm and composed defender will be fully fit ahead of the upcoming Uganda Cranes’ engagements.

Capradossi has played all his club career in Italy featuring for clubs like Roma, Spezia, Bari, Spezia, SPAL, Lecco and Cagliari.

The 28-year-old defender has also represented Italy up to the U21 level.